2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. (423 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 735 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 1 | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2585 mm |
